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Not just ‘Congress-mukt’ Bharat, how state poll results fulfill another BJP objective

BJP has always criticised “divisive regionalism”, saying regional parties prioritise local interests, and caste-based, dynastic politics. DMK, TMC defeats will further mute any contrary voices

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has repeatedly targeted the RJD, DMK, SP and BRS, apart from the Congress, asking voters whether they want “the welfare of sons and daughters” by these parties, or vote for an organisation-first party like the BJP.

4 min read New Delhi May 10, 2026 07:00 AM IST First published on: May 10, 2026 at 07:00 AM IST

While the BJP has long projected its aim of a “Congress-mukt Bharat”, the party has also been on a political project to curtail the influence of regional parties.…